California has a homeless problem. And a crime problem. And a progressive voter electing progressive politicians for decades to enact progressive policies and wondering why their state is such a craphole problem. But today, we're discussing the homeless problem and one 7-11's desperate measures to prevent being overrun with encampments outside their store. Blasting yacht rock.

Toto's "Africa," to be precise. Shout out fellow yacht rock enthusiast Jen Van Laar.

Los Angelino Damon Packard was out for a walk by his local 7-11, when he found himself singing "something, something, something, drag me away from youuuuuu." He documented the event on Facebook saying, "The 7/11 right next to my building (the one across the street from the Nuart theater) has nothing but Toto’s AFRICA playing 24hrs a day over their loudspeakers (no joke). I don’t know if the owner had the idea that song on endless repeat would scare off the homeless but it worked.”

Other 7-11's have taken similar measures, only with less enjoyable music. It's an interesting idea, but the 7-11 is playing a dangerous game. They are forgetting it was music that first attracted homeless from all across America to California. Kinda like the Gold Rush, only with used needles and human feces. Well, California also makes it more affordable to be a homeless drug addict than in states not run by Democrats. But music still played a major part.

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The other potential problem is that while it might shoo away the homeless from setting up shop, it might attract loitering middle-aged Americans who are getting lost in the vibes. I know this for a fact because I can smell my own.

Don't get me wrong, unlike a homeless person I have a job and am an asset to society. I'd buy a Big Gulp, a bag of Sun Chips, and one of those cheeseburger Big Bites. But I also might be swayed into grabbing a lawn chair and hanging out outside.

Especially if the 7-11 changed up the playlist. ASIA's "Heat of Moment." The Outfield's "Your Love." "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" by England Dan & John Ford Coley. Bring a friend!

Some 7-11 employees need to take more of a "whoop that ass" mentality -- which thankfully, the DA announced our stickfighting Sikh friends are NOT under investigation -- to deal with the homeless. Others, a Spotify account and the "repeat" button.

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